Official Star Wars Weekends 2014 Tips and Tricks

[Itinkso]

oh my! We just can't be trusted with a light saber lol. Have to save my battle for the H & W and Vine table mats! hope all your kids have fun it does look so cool!

It was probably the combo of 50 year-old men + light sabers + alcohol on stage with Younglings. Not the safest environment for Younglings and the cast! The cast gets jabbed/struck enough by light sabers as it is with just the kids.

 

[yulilin3]

How long does the parade typically last?

If you stay for the welcome ceremony at the Hat with all the characters about 30 min. if you leave after the parde goes thru about 15min.

Where is a good place after leaving F! to see the SITS fireworks? TIA!

We don't know how they will unload F!, sometimes they unload people using a backstage pathway and you are sent directly to the front of the park by crossroads (you exit around the area of the restrooms and where you rent strollers) This would be ideal for people wanting to watch the fireworks because you can watch them from Crossroads
If they unload to Sunset Blvd is a different story...it will be so crowded that it'll be hard to get to Hollywood Blvd. in time to see the fireworks. Try and get as close to Hollywood Blvd for the best spot.
If you can watch the second F! it would be better, the second F! almost never fills up and if you watch the fireworks from Hollywood Blvd you will have plenty of time to make it to the 2nd F!

 

[yulilin3]

I'm posting a daily reminder from now until this thread is closed

The Dis closes it's thread when they reach 250 pages, we are as of today, at this moment at 243.
THe name of the new thread will be:
Official Star Wars Weekends Tips and Trick 2014 Part II
so if you come into this one and can't post anything it's because it was closed
It looks like this thread is getting about 5 new pages a day so I might open up the new thread this evening

Like RAPStar posted (not like we need reminding) SWW is a week away!!
I'll be there Saturday (Have FTF package) and Sunday.
After the parade each day I'll head to Backlot Express if anyone wants to meet there. More details are in the SWW Roll Call thread (link below)

 

[lovethattink]

Did you ever find out about the old tent area you said was going to be used for SWW?

 

[yulilin3]

Did you ever find out about the old tent area you said was going to be used for SWW?

yeah, that area will not be used...i think that special events copy/pasted all the areas they used last year and put them in the calendar and then realized they weren't using the coaster parking lot

 

[yulilin3]

And here it is, the moment we have all been waitingf or....no, not the SWW map....the specialty cupcakes, and this year we get a new one



Beginning Friday, May 16, a Darth Vader cupcake and a Yoda cupcake will be available for Guests to purchase during "Star Wars" Weekends at select locations around Disney's Hollywood Studios.

If you are a chocolate lover, a peanut butter lover, or both, you will definitely be tempted to join the dark side with our Darth Vader cupcake. This treat will be arriving at Disney's Hollywood Studios for just $5.19 each at select quick service locations:

•FairFax Fare
•Pizza Planet
•Starring Rolls
•Backlot Express
•ABC Commissary
•Studio Catering Co.
•Rosie's All American Café
•Darth's Mall
The amazing-looking Yoda cupcake will be also available in our repertoire for "Star Wars" Weekends and will be sold at Backlot Express, Starring Rolls Café and Darth's Mall only.

Both treats are part of the Disney Dining Plan and will be available May 16 - June 15.

 

[Billabongi]

And here it is, the moment we have all been waitingf or....no, not the SWW map....the specialty cupcakes, and this year we get a new one



Beginning Friday, May 16, a Darth Vader cupcake and a Yoda cupcake will be available for Guests to purchase during "Star Wars" Weekends at select locations around Disney's Hollywood Studios.

If you are a chocolate lover, a peanut butter lover, or both, you will definitely be tempted to join the dark side with our Darth Vader cupcake. This treat will be arriving at Disney's Hollywood Studios for just $5.19 each at select quick service locations:

•FairFax Fare
•Pizza Planet
•Starring Rolls
•Backlot Express
•ABC Commissary
•Studio Catering Co.
•Rosie's All American Café
•Darth's Mall
The amazing-looking Yoda cupcake will be also available in our repertoire for "Star Wars" Weekends and will be sold at Backlot Express, Starring Rolls Café and Darth's Mall only.

Both treats are part of the Disney Dining Plan and will be available May 16 - June 15.

The Darth cupcake is always good! I wonder what that Yoda one is, it looks interesting.

 

[yulilin3]

Weekend I Event Highlights (May16-18):

Celebrities

Autograph Sessions around Echo Lake:

•James Arnold Taylor (Voice behind Obi-Wan in "Star Wars: The Clone Wars")
◦10 a.m.
•Ashley Eckstein (Voice behind Ahsoka Tano in"Star Wars: The Clone Wars")
◦3 p.m.
•Ahmed Best(Jar Jar Binks - Star Wars: Episodes I, II, III)
◦10 a.m., 1:30 p.m & 4:30 p.m.
•Vanessa Marshall(Voice behind Hera Syndulla - Star Wars Rebels)
◦10 a.m., 4:30 p.m. & 6 p.m.
Autograph Sessions in ABC Sound Studio:

•Peter Mayhew(Chewbacca- Star Wars:Episodes III, IV, V, VI)
◦10 a.m., 1:30 p.m & 4:30 p.m.
Specialty Shows at the Premiere Theater:

•Behind the Force: "Star Wars Rebels" - 1:45 p.m.
•Stars of the Saga - 3:30 p.m.
•Obi-Wan and Beyond starring James Arnold Taylor - 7 p.m.
"Legends of the Force" Motorcade and Celebrity Welcome - 11:30 a.m.



Entertainment
Characters:

•Meet Disney Pals as "Star Wars" Stars - Near Darth's Mall
•Meet Stars of "Clone Wars" - Near Streets of America
•Meet Jedi Counsel - Near Premiere Theater
•Meet Members of the Rebel Alliance - Near Star Tours - The Adventures Continue, Near Commissary Lane
•Meet the Dark Side - Near Darth's Mall
Padawan Mind Challenge - 1 p.m., 2:15 p.m., 4:15 p.m., 6:30 p.m.

DJ Lobot Dance Party - 7 p.m.

Symphony in the Stars, finale celebration and fireworks - 9:30 p.m.



Merchandise

Darth's Mall - Shop a galaxy of “Star Wars” themed and special event logo merchandise developed just for “Star Wars” Weekends 2014.

•Rebel Rendevous (May 15 ONLY) -A ticketed merchandise event from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. located in Darth's Mall


Food & Beverage

Character Dining

•"Star Wars" Dine-In Galactic Breakfast at Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant
•Jedi Mickey's "Star Wars" Dine at Hollywood & Vine

 

[lovethattink]

And here it is, the moment we have all been waitingf or....no, not the SWW map....the specialty cupcakes, and this year we get a new one

Beginning Friday, May 16, a Darth Vader cupcake and a Yoda cupcake will be available for Guests to purchase during "Star Wars" Weekends at select locations around Disney's Hollywood Studios.

If you are a chocolate lover, a peanut butter lover, or both, you will definitely be tempted to join the dark side with our Darth Vader cupcake. This treat will be arriving at Disney's Hollywood Studios for just $5.19 each at select quick service locations:

•FairFax Fare
•Pizza Planet
•Starring Rolls
•Backlot Express
•ABC Commissary
•Studio Catering Co.
•Rosie's All American Café
•Darth's Mall
The amazing-looking Yoda cupcake will be also available in our repertoire for "Star Wars" Weekends and will be sold at Backlot Express, Starring Rolls Café and Darth's Mall only.

Both treats are part of the Disney Dining Plan and will be available May 16 - June 15.

Too bad there isn't a vanilla cupcake for the light side! They look great though. Is the Yoda also chocolate and peanut butter?

Weekend I Event Highlights (May16-18):

Celebrities

Autograph Sessions around Echo Lake:

•James Arnold Taylor (Voice behind Obi-Wan in "Star Wars: The Clone Wars")
◦10 a.m.
•Ashley Eckstein (Voice behind Ahsoka Tano in"Star Wars: The Clone Wars")
◦3 p.m.
•Ahmed Best(Jar Jar Binks - Star Wars: Episodes I, II, III)
◦10 a.m., 1:30 p.m & 4:30 p.m.
•Vanessa Marshall(Voice behind Hera Syndulla - Star Wars Rebels)
◦10 a.m., 4:30 p.m. & 6 p.m.
Autograph Sessions in ABC Sound Studio:

•Peter Mayhew(Chewbacca- Star Wars:Episodes III, IV, V, VI)
◦10 a.m., 1:30 p.m & 4:30 p.m.
Specialty Shows at the Premiere Theater:

•Behind the Force: "Star Wars Rebels" - 1:45 p.m.
•Stars of the Saga - 3:30 p.m.
•Obi-Wan and Beyond starring James Arnold Taylor - 7 p.m.
"Legends of the Force" Motorcade and Celebrity Welcome - 11:30 a.m.



Entertainment
Characters:

•Meet Disney Pals as "Star Wars" Stars - Near Darth's Mall
•Meet Stars of "Clone Wars" - Near Streets of America
•Meet Jedi Counsel - Near Premiere Theater
•Meet Members of the Rebel Alliance - Near Star Tours - The Adventures Continue, Near Commissary Lane
•Meet the Dark Side - Near Darth's Mall
Padawan Mind Challenge - 1 p.m., 2:15 p.m., 4:15 p.m., 6:30 p.m.

DJ Lobot Dance Party - 7 p.m.

Symphony in the Stars, finale celebration and fireworks - 9:30 p.m.



Merchandise

Darth's Mall - Shop a galaxy of “Star Wars” themed and special event logo merchandise developed just for “Star Wars” Weekends 2014.

•Rebel Rendevous (May 15 ONLY) -A ticketed merchandise event from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. located in Darth's Mall


Food & Beverage

Character Dining

•"Star Wars" Dine-In Galactic Breakfast at Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant
•Jedi Mickey's "Star Wars" Dine at Hollywood & Vine

yeah, that area will not be used...i think that special events copy/pasted all the areas they used last year and put them in the calendar and then realized they weren't using the coaster parking lot

This is great! Any word if the dance party is going to be a character dance party like last year's May the 4th?

 

[nancipants]

Yay, DJ Lobot Dance Party! I'm assuming that will be like during May 4 last year, where they break for American Idol and then resume the dancing until the fireworks?

 

[yulilin3]

There will be a "darth Vader popcorn bucket"

The stormtooper welcome-show will be at 7:30 a.m

Padawan Mind challenge shows:
1 p.m and 2:15 sign ups will be at ABC sound studio(Sounds Dangerous)
4:15 and 6:30 no sign up avalilable(I'm guessing they're picking people at random

Characters meet from 8 a.m-7:30 p.m
Good guys-
Luke and Leia-commisary lane(guessing old disney star wars stop)
Chewie-Star tours
Clone troopers-Streets of america
c3po and r2d2-darth mall limited sets
Queen Amidala-ABC Soundstage
Disney star wars-Darth mall

Bad guys-
Bounty hunters-studio backlot
darth maul-studio backlot
Darth Vader-Streets of America

 

[keishashadow]

The Darth cupcake is always good! I wonder what that Yoda one is, it looks interesting.

wish they'd incorporate starring rolls' butterfinger one - drool

 

[lovethattink]

Awesome! A new popcorn bucket!!

Interesting about the last 2 shows of PMC not having sign ups.

Thanks for keeping us updated.

 

[yulilin3]

Too bad there isn't a vanilla cupcake for the light side! They look great though. Is the Yoda also chocolate and peanut butter?





This is great! Any word if the dance party is going to be a character dance party like last year's May the 4th?

No word on characters for the dance party.


A few things to keep in mind:
PMC:not sure how the last 2 shows will work, but I expect some surprises there
Luke and Leia take over the sunny spot at Commisary Lane...Luke should be fine, he's from Tattoine after all
No word on Han Solo

 

[lemonears6]

What time is the dance party?

 

[yulilin3]

What time is the dance party?

7pm

 

[obx_mama]

Well, it's begun. Starting next week, I will not get any work done on Fridays until mid-June since I will be following the boards to see how everyone is doing!

We are missing the fun this year, so I am living vicariously through you guys that will be there. Also, with all the new stuff I am taking notes so next year we'll be prepared!

Enjoy your countdown and hope everyone has a wonderful weekend and Happy Mother's Day!

 

[melnbil]

I too wish they would do a vanilla cupcake. My son HATES chocolate.

 

[LMN]

YUM!! So excited to see the cupcakes and the popcorn!! Any guesses on what the Yoda cupcake is? Looks like a blueberry crumble on top? Thanks, yulilin3 for posting the additional info. Will the times/events be the same across all weekends?

29 more days!!! Can't wait!!

 

[Mommy2TwoMickeys]

3 Weeks From Today I Will Be At HS For My First SWW!!
Does Anyone Have Any Info On The Meet & Greet For C3PO and R2-D2? When Will They Meet, Where They Will Meet,Etc.? My Son LOVES R2-D2 And Is Dying To Meet Him. I've Booked Both The Star Wars Meals So Those Characters Are Taken Care Of